Synonyms of elongate

elongate 1 of 2

verb

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt 

as in to lengthen

to make longer

in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthen
• extend
• stretch
• increase
• prolong
• drag (out)
• protract
• draw out
• expand
• enlarge
• outstretch
• amplify
• attenuate
• thin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shorten
• cut
• reduce
• curtail
• cut back
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• abridge
• abbreviate
• thicken

elongate

2 of 2

adjective

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt 

variants or elongated

as in long

of great extent from end to end

the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• long
• extended
• large
• outstretched
• lengthy
• oblong
• rectangular
• extensive
• longish
• king-size
• sizable
• oversize
• far-reaching
• big
• substantial
• considerable
• super
• jumbo
• hefty
• overscale
• largish
• hulking
• biggish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• short
• brief
• curt
• abbreviated
• curtailed
• diminished
• small
• tiny
• shortish
• abridged
• little
• miniature
• diminutive
• shortened
• puny
• undersized
• minute
• smallish
• wee
• bitty
• teeny

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elongate

Verb

Galileo determined that Gaspra has an irregular and elongated shape measuring about 12 miles long and 7 miles wide. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Adjective

There is also a choice between a standard round bowl and an elongated version. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026